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Saturday, 3 October 2015

Win A Pair Of Tickets To BBC Good Food Show Winter

Today I have a giveaway and a recipe a foodie will love. Glynn Purnell started his career at Jessica's in Edgbaston Birmingham.It gained a Michelin Star in 2005. Glynn now owns award winning restaurants in Birmingham and will be showcasing his talents at the BBC Good Food Show Winter at the NEC Birmingham on 26-29th November 2015. I am pleased to say that I have a pair of tickets to giveaway to the BBC Good Food Show for the Friday or Sunday, so you could be there watching shows by celebrity chefs such as Mary Berry and Paul Hollywood. Just complete the Gleam entry after this rather delicious looking monkfish recipe taken from Cracking Yolks and Pig Tales by Glynn Purnell.

Monkfish Masala with Red Lentils, Pickled Carrots and Coconut GarnishThis dish works as a starter or as the main event, also the lentils can work as a vegetarian option.Serves 4For the pickled carrots3 carrots, peeled and sliced1 tablespoon fenugreek seeds1 teaspoon ajwain seeds1 teaspoon black mustard seeds½ (half) teaspoon onion seeds1 teaspoon cumin seeds1/3 (one third) teaspoon chilli flakes1 teaspoon saltvegetable oil – enough to cover the carrotsFor the monkfish300g rock salt4 x 130g monkfish fillets4 tablespoons Purnell’s Masala Spice Mix (see page 194)25g butterFor the red lentilssplash of vegetable oil½ onion, peeled and chopped1 tablespoon mild curry powder225g dried red lentils500ml chicken stock½ red chilli, finely chopped2 heaped tablespoons chopped corianderjuice of ½ limesaltFor the coconut garnish400ml can full-fat coconut milk1 kaffir lime leafpinch of salt½ fresh coconut, flesh only, thinly sliced into strips on a mandolinTo servecoriander shoots (sprouted coriander seeds), to garnishFor the pickled carrots:1. Preheat the oven to 90°C/gas mark ¼, or the lowest setting.2. Spread the carrot slices out on a baking tray and put in the oven overnight, or for 8 hours, until dried out. Pack the carrot slices into a sterilised airtight jar.3. Mix all the spices and salt with enough vegetable oil to cover the carrots, pour over the carrots in the jar and seal. Leave for a couple of weeks (longer if you can) in a cool place before serving.For the monkfish:1. Sprinkle the salt over the monkfish fillets and leave for 5–6 minutes to draw out the moisture.2. Rinse the salt o# thoroughly under cold running water. Wrap the monkfish in a clean tea towel and leave overnight in the fridge.3. Spread out the spice mix on a plate and roll the monkfish fillets in the mixture. Seal each fillet in a vacuum food bag and cook for 11 minutes in a water bath at 63°C. Alternatively, wrap each fillet in heatproof Clingfilm. Heat a saucepan of water until it reaches 63°C on a cooking thermometer, add the wrapped fillets and cook for 11 minutes, keeping the temperature constant.4. Melt the butter in a frying pan over a medium heat until foaming. Remove the fish from the bags or clingfilm and then sear on each side for 2–3 minutes until golden brown and crisp all over.For the red lentils:1. Heat a splash of vegetable oil in a saucepan and sweat the onion over a gentle heat for 4–5 minutes until softened. Stir in the curry powder, then add the lentils, stir well and cover with the stock. Simmer for 10–15 minutes, or until the lentils are tender.2. When the lentils are cooked, stir in the chilli, coriander and lime juice and season to taste with salt. Set aside.For the coconut garnish:1. Pour the coconut milk into a saucepan and add the lime leaf and salt. Simmer over a medium heat for about 15–20 minutes until reduced by half.2. Heat a frying pan until hot and toast the coconut strips for about 2 minutes until golden brown and fragrant.To serve:Spoon the lentils onto each serving plate. Carve each monkfish fillet in half and place one piece of monkfish on top of the lentils and the other piece next to them. Drizzle over a bit of the reduced coconut milk, then garnish with the toasted coconut strips, pickled carrots and coriander shoots.BBC Good Food Show

Open to UK residents over the age of 18 only Entries will be moderated, so please make surethat you comment if necessary. There is one of 2 tickets to the Good Food Show in Birmingham on Friday 27th or Sun 29th November 2015. The winner may chose the date that suits them best but they are subject to availability. No cash alternative. No bulk or automated entries. If you have already won the prize on a separate blog giveaway with the same promoter they reserve the right to redraw a new winner. The winner will be chosen randomly. The winnerwill be notified by email (make sure you leave your contact details) and will have until torespond with their address. If they fail to respond a new winner will be drawn. No PO Boxaddress Competition closes on 2nd Nov at 11.59. No travel expenses are supplied.